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I had surgery on May 2nd. Highest weight 236 Current weight 168. I still can't believe this is me! For the newbies keep on going! This is the best decision I've ever made.

Dayum! You literally look like you stepped through a time machine. Gorgeous.

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Today-- trying on a pair of size 6 pants...down from 24's exactly 8 months post op today. attachicon.gifImageUploadedByBariatricPal1479956648.582926.jpgattachicon.gifImageUploadedByBariatricPal1479956659.828222.jpg

Here is the funny thing... I knew I'd fit into a 6- and the only pair that they had was on a mannequin. Asked the sales clerk to take them off so I could try them on. She looked at me and tried to talk me out of it- saying they run very small. I repeated to her that I wanted to try them on and she obliged but kept repeating that they wouldn't fit, they run small.

Boom.

(I should add that I WAS wearing baggy clothes when I walked in...but STILL!!!)

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Sweet!! You are rocking those size 6 cute pants!! Congrats, you look amazing! LOL about the sales person. Probably was just being lazy and didn't want to undress the mannequin.

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There is already a huge long thread dedicated to before and afters.. but it is such a fun topic I don't mind repeating!! :)

This is what losing 150 pounds does for you! A girlfriend of mine said the sweetest thing "I didn't know you had a teenage daughter"...LOL. I do feel like I look younger being trimmer.

Taken within the last few weeks

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This was taken in December i believe - I think I was 20# away from goal,back when I was a bit curvier. I was feeling pretty good, but, I like how I look better now even if my T&A disappeared since this photo was taken.

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This is my before picture at over 300#. I don't have much to say about it but I KEEP looking at my befores to remind myself how far I have come.

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Wow looking great

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Sleeved August 24th stated at 240lbs currently 141lbs

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Wow you look absolutely amazing!!! You look like a chocolate Barbie doll!!

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Hey y'all!!

Long time, no talk - training for a half marathon and work has been insane lately!

My two year surgiversary was November 20th, and I tried on my old Cotton Ball dress because it was hanging in my closet, lol. (Cotton Ball is a southern cotillion ball - traditional thing with debutantes, etc. - I was 17 when I did it).

Left is from my wedding <3 that dress is a size 28; the one on the right is a size 8 (I'm a 6 generally, but bridal does run small!)

HW: 330

CW: 150

No skin removal

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@@h.brooks661989 Keep up the good work! You're looking great.

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Hey y'all!!

Long time, no talk - training for a half marathon and work has been insane lately!

My two year surgiversary was November 20th, and I tried on my old Cotton Ball dress because it was hanging in my closet, lol. (Cotton Ball is a southern cotillion ball - traditional thing with debutantes, etc. - I was 17 when I did it).

Left is from my wedding <3 that dress is a size 28; the one on the right is a size 8 (I'm a 6 generally, but bridal does run small!)

HW: 330

CW: 150

No skin removal

You were SUCH a gorgeous bride!!! Congratulations on incredibly awesome success!

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This is just a shot of my head/face of before and about 7 months post op. I am down about 80 pounds so far.

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One month post op and feel great!!!

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I had the sleeve done and thank you so much almost 30 pounds

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